Job Description
Job Description
Crossroads Kitchen has been changing the food industry since 2013 with refined vegan dishes that have made us the #1 overall and #1 fine dining vegan restaurant in the country.
As requested by our customers, we are expanding our operations to Calabasas, which will join our Melrose and Las Vegas locations in providing an upscale plant-based dining experience, with an inspired bar, that has led to dedicated guest support that makes us a destination restaurant of choice for local guests and national and international visitors.
Check out our website (www.crossroadskitchen.com) and @crossroadskitchen on Instagram and Twitter.
About You :
We are looking for a team leader who embodies or Workplace Values, including Integrity, Teamwork, Creativity, Respect, Dependability, and Customer Focus.
If you embody these principles, and want to lead a team in a special environment, we also hope you have the following experience and traits.
- At least 2 years of experience cooking in fast paced restaurant or cafe kitchen, with strong knowledge of upscale, fine dining techniques preferred.
- Maintain Food Handler's Certification and knowledge of Serve Safe requirements, as well as have the ability to use knives in a proficient manner.
- Knowledge and practice of workplace safety safety procedures.
- Ability to walk and stand during entire shift; continuously reach, bend, lift, carry; be able to lift up to 25 lbs as needed.
Our Pay / Benefits :
- Tip pool from fine-dining clientele, and hourly pay is negotiable based on your experience
- We offer employee discounts and great training to develop culinary foods, wine and cocktail knowledge.
Key Responsibilities :
- Work as a team with all employees in order to maintain an efficient atmosphere and an effective food and beverage service.
- Practice Sanitation and Safety principles while in the kitchen.
- Using proper methods of preparation, sizes of portioning and the garnishing of food while on the line
- Waste management including waste reporting
- Preparation of recipes and set up of the kitchen line.
- Monitoring temperatures for equipment, product and monitor holding temperatures on the line.
- Calibration of daily use of bi-metallic stemmed thermometers.
- Ensure proper conditions of all equipment and facilities and alerting management when repairs are needed.
- Prepare all items within designated ticket time and alerting management if ticket times are not being met.
- Operate several line functions simultaneously including grill, sauté and fry station.
- Report to work in a neat and clean uniform; well-groomed hair and personal hygiene are essential.
- All other duties as assigned by Director / Manager.
Crossroads Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability, and per the Fair Chance Ordinance will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the ordinance.
To all recruitment agencies : We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.